The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons
GenreSitcom
Created by
Developed byNorman Lear
Directed by
  • Jack Shea (seasons 1–5)
  • Various (seasons 4 & 10–11)
  • Bob Lally (seasons 5–9)
Starring
Theme music composerJeff Barry
Ja'net DuBois
Opening theme"Movin' On Up" performed by Ja'net DuBois
ComposerDon Great
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes253 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • David Duclon
  • Ron Leavitt
  • Michael G. Moye
  • Jerry Perzigian
  • Donald L. Seigel
  • Jack Shea
Production locations
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 18, 1975 (1975-01-18) –
July 2, 1985 (1985-07-02)
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The Jeffersons is an American sitcom television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975, to July 2, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes.[1] The Jeffersons is one of the longest-running sitcoms in history.

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